Sessegnon is viewed as Liverpool’s long-term answer on the left side of their rearguard. James Milner has operated at fullback admirably this season, and as with Trent Alexander-Arnold deputising for Nathaniel Clyne on the opposite flank, the club believe the 16-year-old can act as the vice-captain’s understudy while he continues his development.

Alberto Moreno, who has been afforded just eight starts in all competitions this season, is expected to depart in the summer with the club already fielding multiple enquiries about the Spaniard.

Attempts to secure Sessegnon would not be seamless, though, as the division’s top teams have heavily scouted him, with Arsenal especially interested.

The England youth international will certainly not be short of options ahead of next season, but could still opt to continue his advancement at Craven Cottage.